AQUACEL Ag+ dressings comprise two powerful technologies working synergistically to manage the key local barriers to wound healing - exudate (weeping fluid), infection and biofilm.

- Disrupts and breaks down biofilm slime to expose bateria

- Kills a broad spectrum of bacteria, including antibiotic resistant superbugs, with its reservoir of silver

- prevents biofilm formation

Hydrofiber Technology helps create an ideal environment for healing – and for Ag+ Technology to work.

- Locks in excess exudate, bacteria and biofilm to help minimise cross infection and prevent maceration

- Micro contours to the wound bed, maintaining optimal moisture balance and eliminating dead spaces where bacteria and biofilm can grow

- responds to wound conditions by forming a cohesive gel, while helping to minimise pain associated with dressing changes

 

- wounds as a barrier to bacterial penetration of the dressing as this may help reduce infection

- wounds where there is an infection or an increased risk of infection (Extra™ only);

diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed aetiology) and pressure ulcers/sores (partial & full thickness);

- Surgical wounds

- Traumatic wounds

- wounds that are prone to bleeding, such as wounds that have been mechanically or surgically debrided;

- oncology wounds with exudate, such as fungoides-cutaneous tumors, fungating carcinoma, cutaneous metastasis, Kaposi’s sarcoma, and angiosarcoma

- wounds where bacteria are a suspected cause of (or a factor in) chronicity /non-progression.

In addition, AQUACEL Ag+ Ribbon dressing may be used for cavity and deep wounds including sinus, undermining and tracking wounds